accordingly
adverb
ac·cord·ing·ly
ə-ˈkȯr-diŋ-lē 
1
: in accordance : correspondingly
Read the instructions and act accordingly.
2
: consequently, so
was delayed and accordingly arrived late
Examples of accordingly in a Sentence
He knew his limitations and acted accordingly.
She is considered a manager and is paid accordingly.
The car is made with the best materials and is priced accordingly.
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Tony Jones, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
While playing, the tech underneath is constantly at work, with characters picking up cues and reacting accordingly in real time based on the player’s choices.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2025
Monitor your video metrics to understand what works for worldwide audiences and adjust your strategy accordingly.
—Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Bond traders essentially are saying that America has far more risk on the table now and traders want to be paid accordingly to take on that extra risk.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accordingly
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“Accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accordingly. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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accordingly
adverb
ac·cord·ing·ly
ə-ˈkȯrd-iŋ-lē
1
: in accordance : correspondingly
2
: consequently, so
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